General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology
Space
1. What is PSLV? Describe its significance for India’s space programme. (1995/20)
2. What are VSATs? What are they used for? (1995/3)
3. Describe how India’s space programme has helped in its socio-economic development. (1996/40)
4. Why does a lunar eclipse occur only on a full moon? (1996//3)
5. Why is Agni Project important for India? (1997/40)
6. What is the difference between a comet and a meteor? (1997/3)
7. What is remote sensing? What are its uses especially in the Indian context? (1998/40)
8. What new type of satellite is proposed to be inducted for bolstering surveillance on India’s border? How does this type of satellite compare with existing IRS satellites?(1999/10)
9. Answer the following:- (1999/3)
a. What is ‘Swatch of no ground’?
b. From where was the most advanced commercial satellite of India INSAT- 2E launched?
c. What is Global Positioning System (G. P. S.)?
10. What do the GMRT stand for? (1999/1)
11. Where is Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre located? (1999/1)
12. What is the significance of the geostationary orbit? What would happen if it becomes too crowded? (2000/30)
13. Discuss the significance of GSLV in space research. (2001/30)
14. Determine the utility of Direct to Home in broadcasting system. (2001/10)
15. What does the solar system consist of? Discuss the motion of the entire solar system as a whole and also the motion of most of the bodies forming the solar system. (2003/15)
16. In which year and by which countries were Interventional Space Station (ISS) launched? How many countries are participating in this program? What are the unique studies being made in the station which could not be made so accurately on the earth? (2003/15)
17. Detail the salient features of project ‘Anthareeksha.’ (2005/15)
18. What do you know about Indian National Satellite Systems? Describe its important features. (2008/30)
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